Brinksway School
Brinksway School is an independent special school in Stockport for pupils aged 4 to 19. It has 47 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Brinksway School is Expected standard, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted inspection: April 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Yew Street Stockport SK4 2HG |
| Reference Number | 150900 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 47 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 76.6%
Girls: 23.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Brinksway School has demonstrated a strong performance in its first inspection, showcasing a robust culture of safeguarding and inclusivity for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school’s focused interventions have led to rapid improvements in both attendance and behavior, as staff actively engage with pupils and address their individual needs. The personal development program is well-structured and comprehensive, preparing students for future independence and societal participation through a curriculum that emphasizes British values and cultural diversity.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 07 Aug 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- The school has a strong culture of safeguarding that ensures pupils feel safe.
- Pupils show significant improvements in attendance and behavior.
- The inclusive approach effectively addresses the needs of pupils with SEND.
- The personal development and wellbeing program is well-constructed.
- Teaching staff are knowledgeable and employ effective strategies for pupil engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment strategies need to be more effectively utilized to identify when to advance pupils' learning.
- Tasks assigned to pupils should be more closely matched to their current knowledge.
- Inconsistent addressing of weaknesses in letter formation in pupils' writing.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Brinksway School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Brinksway School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Brinksway School is Expected standard, from an inspection in April 2026.
When was Brinksway School last inspected by Ofsted?
Brinksway School was last inspected in April 2026.
How many pupils does Brinksway School have?
Brinksway School has 47 pupils on roll.
What age range does Brinksway School cover?
Brinksway School for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Brinksway School?
Brinksway School is at Yew Street, Stockport, SK4 2HG.